1878 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1878 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1878 Dime variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1878 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $28.00 - $144.00

  Uncirculated: $109.00 - $24,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $32.00 - $104.45

  Uncirculated: $150.00 - $1,075.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $20.00 - $185.00

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $28,500.00

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1878-CC Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $74.00 - $1,527.50

  Uncirculated: $6.75 - $21,600.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $89.99 - $1,463.78

  Uncirculated: $981.36 - $3,199.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $200.00 - $1,850.00

  Uncirculated: $2,000.00 - $42,500.00

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1878 Dime F-102, Type 2 Rev (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $2,849.00 - $3,235.00

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1878 Dime F-103, Type 1 Rev (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,200.00 - $4,800.00

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1878 Dime F-108 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $4,920.00 - $8,338.00

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1878-CC Dime F-101 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $312.00 - $552.00

  Uncirculated: $2,300.00 - $13,512.50

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1878-CC Dime F-102 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $552.00 - $881.25

  Uncirculated: $7,800.00

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1878 Dime, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $275.00 - $5,606.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $425.00 - $2,690.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $650.00 - $8,000.00

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1878 Dime, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,610.00 - $4,230.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1,000.00 - $4,500.00

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1878 Dime F-101 (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,410.00 - $2,640.00

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1878 Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $184.00 - $352.50

  Uncirculated: $1.35 - $4,290.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $350.00 - $2,585.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $350.00 - $425.00

  Uncirculated: $450.00 - $4,500.00

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1878-CC Dime, PL (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $5,760.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $7,250.00 - $9,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1878 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1878 Seated Liberty Dimes significantly impacts their value. Due to their age and limited mintage, high-grade specimens are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. Coins in Mint State (MS) condition, particularly MS65 and above, command substantial premiums.

Strike quality is crucial for these coins, as weak strikes can affect the details on Liberty's head and the wreath on the reverse. Original luster is highly prized, and coins with attractive, natural toning can fetch higher prices. Conversely, cleaned or damaged coins are significantly less valuable.

Mintmark rarity plays a significant role in the value of 1878 dimes. The Carson City (CC) mintmark is particularly desirable due to its lower mintage and the mint's historical significance. The San Francisco (S) mintmark is also valuable due to its low mintage.

Die varieties, while not common for this year, can add value if discovered. Collectors also pay attention to the sharpness of details on Liberty's head, the shield, and the reverse wreath. Prooflike surfaces, occasionally found on early strikes, can significantly increase a coin's value.

The historical context of 1878, being the last year of dime production at Carson City until 1891, adds to the coin's appeal among collectors and historians.